Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs

April 07, 2014

New guidelines were released late last year on the use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Now, a new study sheds light on just how many people are impacted - Almost half of Americans ages 40 to 75 and nearly all men over 60 qualify to consider taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.

Rochester General Hospital Cardiologist Tim Malins recently spoke with Channel 13’s Jennifer Johnson about the study and what it means. Learn more +

The talents and patient-focused dedication of Rochester Regional Health System physicians, nurses, leaders, team members and volunteers were recognized today, with the announcement of the 2015 Rochester Business Journal Health Care Achievement Awards.